Retirement Benefits Given by Private Corporations to Its Employees
BIR Ruling No. 664-58 • Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Issuances • Rulings (Numbered) • Nov 10, 1958
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November 10, 1958 BIR RULING NO. 664-58 Mr. Walter X. Osborn c/o Acoje Woodcraft Shop Acoje Mines, Zambales S i r : In connection with your letter dated October 12, 1958, I have the honor to inform you that retirement benefits given by private corporations to its employees are subject to income tax in the year of receipt because they constitute gross income under Section 29 of the Tax Code. It may be mentioned in this connection that the said benefits are also subject to the additional residence tax prescribed by Section 2, Commonwealth Act No. 465, otherwise known as the Residence Tax Law. Very truly yours, (SGD.) MELECIO R. DOMINGO Acting Commissioner of Internal Revenue
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